Richard Harris played Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the first two franchise films.

The elder Harris died in 2002 andMichael Gambonplayed the wizard in the remaining six films.

I mean, why do it?

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: Actor Jared Harris arrives to the Los Angeles Premiere of Lionsgate Films' “The Quiet Ones” at The Theatre At Ace Hotel on April 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Images)HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE, Richard Harris, 2001

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I dont understand," Harris continued.

“The films were fantastic leave them alone.

Rowling, who has also been tapped to executive produce.

Oldman seems ready to redeem himself as the aged Hogwarts headmaster … eventually.

Maybe in a few years, I could do Dumbledore, theSlow Horseslead actor Emmy nominee told IndieWire.